Tomato soup vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tomato soup and béchamel sauce
- Tomato soup is richer in vitamin C, yet béchamel sauce is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for béchamel sauce is 14% higher.
- Tomato soup contains 8 times more vitamin C than béchamel sauce. Tomato soup contains 6.3mg of vitamin C, while béchamel sauce contains 0.8mg.
- Tomato soup contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +179.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1475% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +573.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +687.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2528.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.71 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
7.45 g
Water:
90.55 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +431% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3104.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Carbs
~7.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.077 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3885.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1959.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.007mg | 0.184mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 126mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 101mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.077g | 1.586g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 2.152g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 6.73g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.067g | 2.67g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.339mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 73µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Sodium | 186mg | 328mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.71g | 3.77g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 163mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.013mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.067mg | 0.024mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.42mg | 0.261mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.45g | 7.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.95g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.089mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.